Security Awareness Training That Sticks: Microlearning Strategies for Busy Teams
Traditional security awareness training often fails to create a lasting impression on employees, despite the rising awareness of its importance. Enter microlearning: a trending approach that delivers security concepts in brief, focused segments designed specifically for today’s busy (or attention challenged) workforce. By breaking complex security protocols into short modules that employees can access anytime […]
Shadow IT and the Hidden Compliance Threats in the Channel
You’ve heard of it. You’ve thought about it. Shadow IT. While the term conjures images of rogue employees, the reality is far more nuanced — and far more dangerous. Shadow IT refers to the use of unauthorized cloud apps, storage, or services by employees or partners, often in pursuit of productivity or convenience. For MSPs […]
Who’s Driving Compliance? Discussion and Upcoming Webinar
Today, we’ve got a sneak peek at the talking points for this month’s episode of Get NIST-y. We’ll be joined by Liongard’s Michael Cannady as we explore the driving forces behind the compliance trend. What sort of info and insight can you expect from this live chat? The Myth of Rollbacks: Is Deregulation the End […]
HIPAA-Covered Entity Strikes Back With Lawsuit
The MTL vs. Ntirety Lawsuit: Establishing New Precedent for Business Associate Accountability In an unprecedented legal move that could reshape healthcare data protection standards, Molecular Testing Labs (MTL) has filed suit against its MSP following a significant data breach. The Vancouver, Washington-based laboratory specializing in precision diagnostics discovered on March 12, 2025, that patient data […]
Top Compliance Priorities for Healthcare Organizations in 2025
Healthcare organizations in 2025 face an evolving regulatory landscape driven by technological innovation, heightened data privacy concerns, and increased enforcement. The following priorities have emerged as most critical for compliance leaders and boards: 1. Stricter Data Privacy and HIPAA Security Rule Updates Regulators have significantly strengthened HIPAA rules to address rising cybersecurity threats and privacy […]
Forging Trust: Stakeholder Buy-In on Compliance
This article is an amended chapter from ‘Forging Trust’, our comprehensive guide to compliance-as-a-service (CAAS) for MSPs and SMBs, which will be rereleased in 2025 with added compliance guidance, info, and insights! Be sure to sign up for the companion newsletter for publishing updates and risk management news! Achieving compliance success hinges on more […]
From Tech Support to Compliance Pro
How MSPs Can Meet Growing Client Demand for Compliance Services Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are facing a significant shift in client expectations. What began as requests for technical support and infrastructure management has evolved into demands for comprehensive compliance solutions. Many MSPs find themselves unprepared for this transition, lacking the specialized knowledge and tools needed […]
ESG Compliance: Integrating Sustainability into Corporate Strategies in 2025
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance has become a topic of heavy discussion in 2025. As regulatory frameworks change and stakeholder expectations adjust with social and political movements, organizations are examining how embedding ESG principles into their operations affects sustainability, transparency, and ethical governance. In this article, we’ll take a broad, overhead look at ESG […]
AI-Powered Compliance: The Story Continues
The integration of AI with IT compliance continues to present significant challenges in 2025, as organizations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while trying to leverage AI’s benefits. On top of this, software developers are racing to prove that AI is an easy replacement for compliance expertise — at their own peril. While “AI” seems […]
Greenwashing Under a Microscope
Let’s face it — companies got caught with their pants down in the greenwashing game, and now they’re scrambling to save their reputations. With everyone from angry Twitter users to government watchdogs breathing down their necks, here’s how they’re trying to get their act together: Getting Real: Companies are being asked to back up their […]